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3567414 Snail merchant by Napoletano, Filippo (c.1587-1629); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Filippo Napoletano
Date of Artwork: 1590-1629 ca.
Location: Florence, The Pitti Palace, The Palatine Gallery); Finsiel/Alinari Archives - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita Culturali
Media ID 22729416
© Finsiel/Alinari Archives - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the artwork titled "Snail Merchant" by Filippo Napoletano, a renowned artist from the late Renaissance period. The painting, housed in the Palatine Gallery of Pitti Palace in Florence, beautifully captures a scene that combines elements of commerce and trade with military undertones. In this intriguing piece, we see a male snail merchant portrayed against a backdrop that exudes both renaissance and baroque styles. With his distinctive hat and expressive gesture, he stands as an itinerant vendor showcasing his mollusk merchandise to potential customers. The intricate details of his clothing and accessories highlight the fashion trends prevalent during that era. Napoletano's masterful brushstrokes bring life to not only the merchant but also to each individual slug on display. This attention to detail emphasizes the artist's skill in capturing even the smallest aspects of nature. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this artwork serves as a testament to communication and publicity during those times. It offers us a glimpse into how individuals engaged in commerce would advertise their products through visual means. As we admire this remarkable painting reproduced by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness an important facet of European history - one where art intertwines with everyday life and where even humble creatures like snails played their part in shaping society.
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